LA's coolest little elopement planners
We plan fully managed ceremonies for up to 20 guests from Hollywood to the coast. You pick the vibe. We handle the officiant, photographer, permits, and marriage license. Starting at $4,000.
why couples elope in LA
LA doesn't make you choose one backdrop. It hands you the ocean, the canyons, and the palm-lined streets in the same afternoon. Couples come here to get married without the ballroom, the DJ, or the seating chart -- just a small wedding somewhere that actually looks like them, with the people who matter most.
Cakewalk plans small weddings and elopements across LA County for up to 20 guests, start to finish. California has no residency requirement, and we handle the LA County marriage license, the officiant, documentary-style photography, and any permits. You show up, get married, and walk away with photos you'll actually want to look at. Our couples come from Silver Lake and Santa Monica, and from London, Sydney, and Sao Paulo. What they share: they want the marriage, not the production.
Los Angeles
Cakewalk plans and runs small elopement-style weddings in Los Angeles, start to finish.
Up to 20 guests. No packages, no upsells. A Cakewalk elopement covers planning, officiant, documentary-style photography, marriage license, and permits.
If you’re thinking about getting married in Venice, Hollywood, DTLA, Malibu, or (basically) anywhere else in LA, we’ve got you.
How it works
Books are officially open. Take the quiz and we’ll get started
Step 1: Tell Us What You Want
Take the quiz or send the inquiry form -- date, guest count, and whether you're picturing Malibu at sunset or a mural in the Arts District.
Step 2: We Build Your Day
We source your ceremony location, match you with a photographer and officiant, build your timeline, and handle any permits. You get a visual mood board before anything is locked in.
Step 3: We handle the paperwork
We handle the paperwork. LA County marriage license appointment, permits, day-of coordination -- all handled.
Step 4: Show up and get married
Show up and get married.
In and out in about an hour, married, with photos you'll love.
what you get
The whole thing, handled.
White glove planning, start to finish. An officiant, day-of coordinator, documentary-style photography, your marriage license, location permitting, and more.
Los Angeles Elopement FAQ: Your Questions Answered
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Starts at $4,000. That covers full-service planning, an officiant who also serves as day-of coordinator, documentary-style photography, marriage license processing, and permit booking if your spot needs one. Add-ons like video, film photos, music, and vintage cars are available.
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White-glove planning from start to finish, an officiant who also serves as your day-of coordinator, one hour of documentary-style photography, marriage license processing, and permit booking if your location needs it. Video, film photos, live music, and vintage cars are available as add-ons.
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Yes, up to 20.
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Yes. We manage the LA County marriage license process, including the appointment. You'll need to legally marry in LA County.
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Almost anywhere in LA County. We've got go-to spots in Venice, Hollywood, the coast, and the east side, but if you're picturing somewhere else, tell us. If it needs a permit, we handle it.
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You don't need to be a US citizen to get married in California. A valid passport works as ID for the marriage license, and we handle the LA County process. Heads up: marriage doesn't change your visa or immigration status, so if that's part of the picture, talk to an immigration attorney separately.
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Yes. Vow renewals are welcome.
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